HB 2653 introduces new regulations for assisted living facilities in Arizona, focusing on employee background checks, electronic monitoring, and incident reporting. Starting January 1, 2025, facilities must ensure that employees are not listed on the Adult Protective Services registry before hiring or continuing employment. Residents or their representatives are permitted to install electronic monitoring devices in private living spaces, with the requirement of roommate consent in shared spaces. Facilities are also required to report specific incidents, such as physical altercations and unsupervised resident departures, to the Department of Health Services (DHS) and designated family members or representatives.

The bill further mandates that the DHS adopt rules for incident reporting and make certain information available online. It defines terms related to assisted living and electronic monitoring, and makes technical changes to existing law. The bill also introduces biannual reporting of emergency medical service calls and requires notification to representatives in cases of severe pressure sores or refusal to eat or drink by a resident. These measures aim to enhance the safety and oversight of assisted living facilities in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-411, 36-420.05, 36-424, 36-434.02, 36-446.03, 36-2932.01, 46-454, 46-459, 46-457, 41-1758.07, 41-619.55, 36-151, 13-3019, 36-427, 36-431.01, 36-446.07, 36-446.04, 41-1750, 92-544, 38-611, 36-401
House Engrossed Version: 36-411, 36-420.05, 36-424, 36-434.02, 36-446.03, 36-2932.01, 46-454, 46-459, 41-1758.07, 41-619.55, 36-151, 36-427, 36-431.01, 36-446.07, 36-420, 36-446.04, 41-1750, 92-544, 38-611, 36-401